Explore the Family Name Stephanie
How common is the last name Stephanie in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on the surname "Stephanie," this name has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,437, while by 2010 it had dropped to rank 54,178, representing a decrease of approximately 27.67%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 481 in 2000 to 381 in 2010 - a reduction of 20.79%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Stephanie per 100k population fell by 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #54,178 | -27.67% |
| Count | 481 | 381 | -20.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stephanie
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Stephanie over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (80.04%), followed by Hispanic (10.4%) and Black (6.24%). By 2010, although White remained the predominant ethnicity at 71.39%, there were notable increases in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic (14.96%) and Black (10.5%). There was also a new group that emerged in 2010, with 1.57% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races, however, decreased from 2.91% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.04% | 71.39% | -10.81% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 14.96% | 43.85% |
| Black | 6.24% | 10.5% | 68.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |